Danish Refugee Council (DRC) – JOBS
RECRUITMENT NOTICE OF 02 SARE ASSISTANTS

Position title:     Food Security and Economic Recovery Assistant (SARE) Line
supervisor: Program Team Leader Garoua-Boulaï
Place of work Garoua-Boulaï
Work area: East, Cameroon

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private and independent humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in around 30 countries around the world. It is the first Danish NGO operating internationally for the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons against persecution and for the promotion of durable solutions to the problems of forced immigration and conflicts. All of DRC’s action is based on humanitarian principles and human rights, in accordance with United Nations conventions and the code of conduct of the ICRC and NGOs during disaster relief operations. The approach to protecting and assisting populations affected by conflict is provided in a long-term and rights-based approach to ensure a coherent and effective response to the challenges of today’s conflicts. The assistance consists of humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support for returnees and repatriates as well as the promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, supporting and building the capacity of local and national authorities is an integral part of DRC’s work.

DRC is present in seven West African countries, namely, Mali, Guinea Conakry, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Niger, CAR and Cameroon.
Currently, the actions carried out by DRC in the Adamaoua region are concentrated around the town of Meiganga and a sub-base was opened in Djohong in 2018. A new sub-base in the Eastern Region in Garoua Boulai has was opened at the end of 2020.

General objective of the position

Under the direct supervision of the Program Team Leader Garoua-Boulaï, the SARE Assistant is responsible for the direct implementation of the project and the monitoring of the project. -this.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the project in accordance with established plans;
• Participate in the process of defining selection criteria with the communities, the identification and selection of beneficiaries, household surveys and other studies (market research);
• Ensure post-distribution monitoring of unconditional cash transfers;
• Set up and monitor individual and/or collective IGAs or remobilize existing ones, train and support them;
• Accompany the beneficiaries/groups in the development of Livelihood activities and their economic empowerment;
• Set up VSLAs, train its members, supervise and monitor their development and promote their empowerment;
• Update the database, collect and transmit all the information necessary for monitoring the project to the Program Officer and/or the Program Team Leader;
• Prepare and implement all activities relating to the information of beneficiaries and stakeholders;
• Contribute to the implementation of technical training necessary within the framework of the project;
• Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation;
• Write or contribute to the writing of reports requested by the Program Officer and/or the ProgramTeam Leader;
• Any other relevant task assigned by the supervisor.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

1- Qualifications
• Engineering degree in agriculture, agro-economics, senior technician in agriculture, rural development, or technical professional trainer in the field, or any other equivalent degree in a relevant field;
• Practical knowledge of Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook;
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment and demonstrate flexibility;
• Ability to work with methodology and rigor;
• Team spirit and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with project beneficiaries, partners and co-workers;
• Driving license (A) would be an asset;
• Knowledge of the area of ​​intervention;
• Advanced command of French;
• Proficiency in the local language (Fulfubé, Gbaya and Sango).

2- Experience:
• Work experience in an international NGO, preferably humanitarian;
• Two years of work experience in Livelihood programs and in rural development
• Experience in the creation and support of VSLAs
• Experience in cash transfer programs

3- Personal qualities
• Availability;
• Great ability to organize and be precise;
• Able to work independently and take initiative;
• Strong resistance to stress and adapts to work under pressure;
• Honesty;
• Integrity.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

LEVEL: The post of Assistant (e) SARE is classified in NMI in the job grid of the DRC

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 4 months.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday February 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

START DATE: as soon as possible

The application files must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the mention “Title of the position” containing a letter of motivation, a Curriculum Vitae, the contacts and the e-mail addresses of three references, in the DRC offices of Meiganga located in the Haoussa or Djohong district opposite Lamidat, Garoua-Boulai or sent electronically to the following address: CMR-RECRUITMENT@drc.ngo Only candidates selected on the shortlist will be contacted.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.